"Promoting Persian language and culture is among the key strategies stressed by Iran's Supreme Leader, therefore, al-Mustafa University is committed to offering courses on Persian language worldwide," said Ayatollah Alireza Arafi in Qom.

Head of Iranian Seminaries Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has sent a message to Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, to congratulate him on the auspicious birth anniversary of Prophet Jesus and commencement of the New Year ‘۲۰۱۸’.

"Undoubtedly, such inhumane and evil measure proves the frustration of imperialist powers in action; this decision will spark revolutionary attempts throughout the Islamic world." said Ayatollah Arafi in Qom.

“Unity has always been regarded as a major priority in the Islamic world; we must pay special attention to this great matter since the issue of Islamic unity and solidarity within Muslim community is of significant importance in present era.”

“Following the Earthquake in Kermanshah, seminary institutes in Qom formed a disaster management committee and they made some decision regarding the incident; all the parties involved are trying to play their part in order to provide services to the Earthquake survivors.”

“Arbaeen pilgrimage has truly become a manifestation of unity and brotherhood within Muslim community so much that even followers of other religions have been drawn to it and attend the ceremony alongside Shia Muslims," said head of Iran’s Islamic seminaries

“This massive presence by Iranian youth in nationwide rallies showed the world our people are vigilant when it comes to US hostile policies toward Iran and that they will never surrender in the face of enemy.” said Ayatollah Alireza Arafi.